Lewis Hamilton at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 26, 2023
Hamilton not ruling out future F1 comeback
Lewis Hamilton, who has just turned 39, is not ruling out retirement from Formula 1 in the coming years - but could also imagine a "sabbatical" or comeback.
Jan 25, 06:41
Mika Hakkinen pictured in June 2017
Mercedes 'at a crossroads' in 2024 - Hakkinen
Mercedes, the once-dominant Formula 1 team, is at a "crossroads" according to former two-time world champion Mika Hakkinen.
Jan 25, 06:40
George Russell at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 26, 2023
Russell not at risk of losing F1 seat - Wolff
Toto Wolff has allayed fears about the rocky patch struck by Mercedes driver George Russell last year.
Jan 19, 05:53
Toto Wolff at the United States GP on October 20, 2023
Wolff plays down Hamilton's self-doubts
Toto Wolff insists Lewis Hamilton is still capable of winning an eighth Formula 1 title.
Jan 19, 05:52
Bernie Ecclestone pictured on October 4, 2022
Hamilton 'slacked off' in recent years - Ecclestone
Mercedes will struggle to return to the very front in Formula 1 this year - and not just because Red Bull is technically superior.
Jan 18, 05:52
Max Verstappen at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 25, 2023
Verstappen learned early to 'destroy' teammates
One of the secrets of Max Verstappen's dominant success is that he learned at a very early age to "destroy" his teammate.
Jan 18, 05:51
Helmut Marko at the Brazil GP on November 3, 2023
Leclerc and Norris have 'weaknesses' - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says he is not concerned that Max Verstappen's rivals may soon be nipping at the heels of the dominant Red Bull champion.
Jan 17, 07:05
Lewis Hamilton at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 26, 2023
F1 driver influence down to 10 percent - Merzario
The influence of the driver in Formula 1 is down to a paltry 10 percent.
Jan 16, 06:37
Lewis Hamilton at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 26, 2023
Hamilton's title-winning days over - Irvine
Lewis Hamilton's days at the very top of Formula 1 are "over", according to former grand prix driver Eddie Irvine.
Jan 15, 05:54
South Africa's Siya Kolisi lifts The Webb Ellis Cup as they celebrate winning the World Cup final on October 28, 2023
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 10-1
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, culminating with numbers 10 to 1.
Dec 31, 07:45
Lionel Messi poses with the Ballon d'Or trophy on October 30, 2023
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 80-71
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 80 to 71.
Dec 31, 07:10
Max Verstappen at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 25, 2023
Verstappen's marketing team grows to 35 people
Max Verstappen's personal marketing team has swollen to no fewer than 35 people - and they are even beginning to look beyond his Formula 1 career.
Dec 22, 07:06
Sergio Perez at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 25, 2023
Perez lacking confidence next to Verstappen - Bottas
The key to Sergio Perez upping his game and hanging onto his Red Bull seat beyond 2024 is confidence.
Dec 22, 07:04
Max Verstappen at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 25, 2023
Not much 'interest' in Hamilton's film - Verstappen
Max Verstappen has confessed he has little interest in the feature film about Formula 1 that is currently in production.
Dec 19, 06:41
Carlos Sainz at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 25, 2023
Sainz can imagine ending F1 career with Ferrari
Before signing off for Christmas, Carlos Sainz has a clear message - he wants to keep racing in red for many more years.
Dec 19, 06:40
Felipe Massa at the Miami GP on May 5, 2023
Massa may succeed in 'crashgate' mission - Todt
Felipe Massa may well be successful in his quest for justice some 15 years after Formula 1's disgraceful 'crashgate' scandal of 2008.
Dec 18, 06:29
Jean Todt pictured on September 20, 2023
Todt says Michael Masi was 'impeccable' F1 official
Jean Todt has hinted that F1's governing body should reconsider bringing highly controversial former race director Michael Masi back to the sport.
Dec 15, 05:37
Lewis Hamilton at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 26, 2023
F1 boss leaves surprising name off 'best' list
Andrea Stella, the team boss at McLaren, has left a conspicuous name off his very short list of the very best drivers in Formula 1 today.
Dec 13, 07:14
George Russell at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 26, 2023
Mick replaced 'sick' Russell at Mercedes this week
Mick Schumacher's ongoing reserve driver duties for 2024 got off to a premature start this week.
Dec 13, 07:12
England Women goalkeeper Mary Earps pictured in October 2023
Mary Earps headlines six nominees for BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Manchester United Women and England Women goalkeeper Mary Earps headlines six nominees for the 2023 BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
Dec 12, 12:26
Toto Wolff at the United States GP on October 20, 2023
Hamilton calls for 'change' after Wolff scandal
Lewis Hamilton has added his condemnation to the bizarre and aborted investigation into Toto Wolff and the Mercedes boss' wife Susie.
Dec 11, 06:24
Gerhard Berger pictured in September 2019
Verstappen 'best F1 driver of all time' - Berger
Gerhard Berger is more and more convinced that Max Verstappen is the "world's best racing driver of all time".
Dec 7, 06:15
Toto Wolff at the United States GP on October 20, 2023
Are Wolff and Horner 'friends' again?
Toto Wolff has stopped short of declaring that he is now "friends" with his Red Bull counterpart Christian Horner.
Dec 7, 06:12
Jean Todt pictured on September 20, 2023
Jean Todt backs Massa over 'rigged' 2008 race
Jean Todt, the former Ferrari boss and ex-FIA president, has offered words of support for Felipe Massa's quest to be named the 2008 world champion.
Dec 7, 06:10
Charles Leclerc at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 25, 2023
Mega Leclerc contract 'good move' says former boss
Offering Charles Leclerc a mega new Formula 1 contract is a "good move", according to former Ferrari team boss Cesare Fiorano.
Dec 5, 06:34
George Russell at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 26, 2023
Hamilton surprised F1 with Russell defeat in 2023
Although close in pace with Lewis Hamilton in 2023, this season was a wake-up call for his much younger teammate George Russell.
Dec 4, 06:42
Lewis Hamilton at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 26, 2023
Skydiving Hamilton still 'smiles' in F1 car
Lewis Hamilton has got his post-season holidays off to an adrenaline-soaked start by joining a group of friends with a spot of skydiving in Dubai.
Nov 30, 06:35
Helmut Marko at the Brazil GP on November 3, 2023
Red Bull 'discussion' looming over Marko's F1 future
Dr Helmut Marko does not sound 100 percent certain he will remain in his top Red Bull job into 2024.
Nov 29, 06:44
Mohammed Ben Sulayem at the Miami GP on May 5, 2023
FIA could revive Michael Masi's F1 career
Michael Masi could make a shock return to Formula 1.
Nov 29, 06:43
Helmut Marko at the Brazil GP on November 3, 2023
Red Bull may dominate yet again in 2023 - Marko
Red Bull broke the all-time record for the most dominant winning percentage in a full season of Formula 1 in 2023 - an astonishing 95.5 percent.
Nov 28, 09:30
Max Verstappen at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 25, 2023
Max Verstappen ends season with win in Abu Dhabi
Max Verstappen ends the 2023 Formula 1 season with victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, his 19th win of the campaign.
Nov 26, 15:55
Lewis Hamilton at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 25, 2023
Switching to Red Bull has 'zero appeal' - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says he isn't sure if he still needs to retire as world champion.
Nov 26, 08:17
Max Verstappen at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 25, 2023
Verstappen won't let Marko be pushed out of F1
Max Verstappen says he will always act with "loyalty" towards his Formula 1 mentor, Dr Helmut Marko.
Nov 26, 08:16
Helmut Marko at the Brazil GP on November 3, 2023
Gambling loss to be spent on team party - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says he is "happy" to have lost a 500 euro bet to fellow Red Bull boss Christian Horner at the 2023 season finale in Abu Dhabi.
Nov 26, 08:06
Fernando Alonso at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 24, 2023
Alonso better than Hamilton, Verstappen - Kubica
Aston Martin wants to sign a new contract with Fernando Alonso.
Nov 25, 06:49
Lewis Hamilton at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 24, 2023
Hamilton 'emotionally drained' at end of 2023
Lewis Hamilton admits he is finding it "difficult" to cope with the latest developments in global instability.
Nov 25, 06:47
Logan Sargeant at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 23, 2023
No Sargeant-Vesti decision in Abu Dhabi - Vowles
Rumours that Abu Dhabi is Logan Sargeant's last Formula 1 race for now are building steam.
Nov 25, 06:44
Sergio Perez at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 24, 2023
'Perez is our man for 2024' - Marko
In Abu Dhabi, Dr Helmut Marko insisted that Lewis Hamilton becoming Max Verstappen's teammate at Red Bull won't work for both "emotional" and "financial" reasons.
Nov 25, 06:43
Max Verstappen at the Abu Dhabi GP on November 23, 2023
Verstappen, Hamilton cannot be teammates - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed that Lewis Hamilton really did approach Red Bull this year to explore the possibility of joining the dominant F1 team.
Nov 25, 06:41
Lewis Hamilton at the Las Vegas GP on November 15, 2023
'Old phone' explains explosive Hamilton-Red Bull saga
An "old phone" explains why explosive rumours of contact between Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull team boss Christian Horner is only now emerging.
Nov 24, 05:35
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